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CVN15-01: DIVERSITY VIETNAM
TOUR
15 days - 14 nights
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi - Mekong Delta – Nha Trang - Hoi An – Hue - Ha Noi –  Ha Long Bay - Sapa
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Arrival

You are welcome by our guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

 

Day 2:  Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

Breakfast, then we leave around 08:00am for Cuchi district to visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tour guided by a soldier named Chu Nam (Uncle Nam) who is the witness of history (subject to availability).

 Optional: To give wildlife a hand we would to invite you to do responsible travel with us. Wildlife At Risk (WAR) is dedicated to protecting the biodiversity of Vietnam by combating the illegal wildlife trade, raising environmental awareness and promoting the conservation of endangered species and their habitats - an sustainable tourism center. Child would love this center.

In the afternoon, visit China town with Thien Hau pagoda, Fito traditional Medicine. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)

In the morning, take 2 hour drive southwest of Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta which is known as the rice bowl of Vietnam. Upon arrival, take a boat cruise along islets and tropical orchards through the canal of Vam Xep to reach a small islet, followed by a relaxing walk along shady and palm fringed trails passing by local villages where you can see their peaceful daily life. Stop en route to sip special tea with honey and sample fruits with a local family and share their stories of life in the Mekong Delta. They will guide you on a walk through their orchard and explain how tropical fruits are grown. Then continue the journey with a paddled sampan through the narrow, tree-lined canals of Mekong River. Enjoy lunch at the islet then visit handicraft villages and a coconut candy factory before returning on shore for driving back to Ho Chi Minh City.

On the way back to Ho Chi Minh city we would like to suggest a stop to visit one of the followings (choose one place only)

+ Dong Tam snake farm - is a center for breeding snakes producing venom for exportation and an ecological zoo where different genes of rare & precious animals in the Southern area are conserved. There is a museum of almost all species of pythons and snakes in Vietnam. The farm has a collection of mutant turtles and fish on exhibit.  

+ Vinh Trang Pagoda – an ancient southern architectural gem. Built in 1849, the structure is a harmonious mixture of Asian and European architecture including elements from the Renaissance period, Romanesque style, French decorative flowers and Japanese enameled tile.  There are many specious statues made of wood, among which was a collection of 18 Bodhisattvas sculpted in 1907, representing the summit in sculpture in the Mekong River plains.  

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang (B)

After breakfast, take a short flight to Nha Trang, a city right on the beach. Check-in hotel and rush to beach for relaxation or swimming and many more activities. Overnight in Nha Trang.

 

Day 5: Nha Trang (B/L)

Start from your hotel to Cau Da Port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island will be the first place to visit, where many marine species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa Province create a small ocean world. Mun Island is the best for snorkeling where you can see plenty of living colorful coral and fish. Visit a fishing village and enjoy a fresh lunch on the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nests.

In the afternoon take a half-day tour to visit the Cham Po Nagar Towers, and the Thap Ba Hot Spring center, where you will have fun with mud bathing and mineral springs swimming. Overnight in Nha Trang

 

Day 6: Nha Trang – Hoi An (B)

Leave Nha Trang on the morning flight to Danang (08:05-09:20). Upon arrival in Danang airport, pick up and transfer to Hoian city for visiting Hoi An ancient city. The visit includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century.

Free in the afternoon for shopping and beach relaxation.

 

Day 7: Hoi An – Danang – Hue (B)

In the afternoon, take half day excursion to Tra Que Vegetable Village, walk around a vegetable garden and join the farmers in preparing the land, fertilizing it with seaweed from the local lake, raking, sowing, watering greens, picking greens and many more gardening activities. After gardening activities you will be relaxed with foot massage with many kinds of herb remedy. Then spend the rest time to learn how to prepare ‘Tam Huu' spring roll & banh xeo with your host.  Back to your hotel for checking out.

In the afternoon, drive to Hue through the famous Hai Van pass with a visit to the Cham Museum on the way. Check-in hotel for overnight in Hue.

 

Day 8: Hue City (B)

Visit the Imperial Citadel, another UNESCO designated World Cultural Heritage site. Then we take a short drive to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, King Minh Mang tomb and King Tu Duc tomb. Relax with one hour cruising Perfume river and the tour finishes at Vi Da Xua tea saloon. Overnight in Hue.

 

Day 9: Hue – Hanoi (B)

Morning free for relaxing or optional visits till noon flight to Hanoi. You are arrival at our thousand years Capital – Hanoi city. Our guide will welcome you at the airport Noi bai airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city.

After freshen up, we would like to show you of Hanoian daily life with one hour Cyclo (trishaw) ride around the old streets and stop to visit Ngoc Son temple then enjoy one hour Traditional Water Puppets show at Thang Long theatre. Back to your hotel after the show, or free time then on for your dinner.

 

Day 10: Hanoi Full Day Visits – Night Train to Lao Cai (B)

The full day tour commences with visit to Hochiminh’s Mausoleum (Mondays & Fridays closed), His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, and Van Mieu (our first national university.)

In the afternoon, discover more of Hanoi with the visit to Ethnology Museum of Vietnam then back to centre for visit Hilton prison or Museum of Art. Dinner on your own while waiting for local train to Lao cai – Sapa. Overnight on train.

 

Day 11: Lao Cai – Hill Tribe Colorful Market (B)

Upon arrival at the Lao Cai train station, drive to visit one of the colorful tribal markets near the Sapa area (in case Market not available on those dates, you will visit Cat Cat and Ta Fin Villages). 

Tuesday:          Coc Ly Market

Wednesday:    Cao Son Market

Saturday:         Can Cau Market

Sunday:           Bac Ha Market or Muong Khuong Market

Then transfer to Sapa for overnight. 

Day 12: Sapa – Hill Tribe villages – Night Train to Hanoi (B)

Drive to visit Lao Chai Village – home of the Black H’Mong Tribe – here you trek through terraced rice fields to the village, meet and talk with locals to learn more about their daily life and habits. You then trek through Ta Van Village. Car pick up at Ta Van and transfer to Lao Cai station for overnight train back to Hanoi.

Day 13: Hanoi – Ha Long (B/L/D)

Arrive in Hanoi around 4:30am – 5:00am. Transfer to a local restaurant for breakfast.

After breakfast, take 3.5 hours drive to Halong bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. The cruise passes by many rocks and islets in many funny shapes. The cruise may stop for a while for visiting a beautiful case, if not today, you will do tomorrow according to each boat/junk’s itinerary. Again your dinner served on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (optional) and later overnight on board.

 

Day 14: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (Brunch)

In the morning, your breakfast or brunch will be served while doing further cruise to explore the beauties of the Bay before returning to the Wharf. Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking. Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi for overnight stay.

Day 15: Hanoi City – Departure (B)
Free time for shopping before transferring to Noi Bai Airport for departure. End of service.

Type of tour:   Private tour. (This is the sample tour, you may go with all details above or we can modify to fix your date of travel)
Easy tour
Departure: Any day
Feature of tour: This vacation Vietnam tour organize for travelers, who want to explore the real Vietnam within 2 weeks but discover all diversity of Vietnam:
Wide range of natural beauty
Vietnam Culture with World Culture Heritages and World Intangible Heritage
Daily life of Vietnam people
Air Fare cost per person: 294 US$ for domestic flight (Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang, Nha Trang - Da Nang, Hue - Hanoi)
 
Land tour cost per person (in USD):
Size of Group 2 pax 3 - 4 pax 5 - 6 pax 7 - 9 pax 10 - 14 pax Single Supp.

01 Jan - 30 Apr & 01 Oct - 31 Dec 2012 

Standard 1281 1120 913 856 810 327
Superior 1488 1326 1117 1059 1012 544
Deluxe 1887 1722 1510 1451 1404 919
Premium 2491 2324 2108 2048 2000 1467

01 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012

Standard 1261 1100 893 836 790 314
Superior 1440 1278 1069 1011 964 499
Deluxe 1794 1629 1417 1358 1311 849
Premium 2239 2072 1856 1796 1748 1232
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Accommodation:
  Standard Superior Deluxe Premium
Hanoi Hotels May De Ville Old Quarter (3*) Sunway (4*) Intercontinental (5*) Sofitel Metropole (5*)
Halong Boat Bai Tho deluxe junk Victory Cruise Bhaya cruise Jasmine/Ginger cruise
Sapa Hotels Bamboo (3*) Chau Long hotel (New Wing)(  (4*) Victoria Sapa (4*) Victoria Sapa/Dlx
Hue Hotels Mondial  (3*) Gebera  (4*) Imperial (5*) La Residence   (4*)
Hoi An Hotels Vinh Hung 2 (3*) Hoi An Historic (4*) Life Hoi An  (5*) Victoria Hoi An  (4*)
Nha Trang Hotels Starlet Hotel  (3*) Michele Hotel  (4*) Sunrise Beach  (5*) Ana Mandara (5*)
Ho Chi Minh City Hotels Sapphire Hotel  (3*) Kim Do  (4*) Majestic Saigon  (5*) Intercontinental (5*)


Inclusive:   Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing with breakfast
Private car/mini van, train tickets (AC comfortable soft sleeper, sharing basic)
Private boat in Hue, join boat in Halong
All entrance fees 
English/ French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request 
Meals as per program (L=lunch, D = dinner)
Exclusive:  Domestic & International flight and all airport taxes
Drinks, and meals not clearly mentioned
Insurance
Personal expenses & Tips
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